[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 93 (Thursday, June 8, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H5700]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    CELEBRATING THE DAY OF PORTUGAL

  (Mr. BLUTE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BLUTE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the millions of 
Portuguese-Americans across our Nation by calling attention to the day 
of Portugal.
  This Saturday the Portuguese-American community will gather to 
celebrate their heritage and many positive contributions they have made 
to America.
  Throughout the history of the United States, Portuguese-Americans 
have had a tremendous impact on the success of our country. From John 
Philip Sousa, who authored ``The Stars and Stripes Forever,'' to 
Benjamin Cardozo, a member of the Supreme Court of the United States, 
to Cardinal and Archbishop Medieros of Boston, and to our own 
distinguished colleague, the gentleman from California [Mr. Pombo], the 
Portuguese-American community have helped to make America the great 
country that it is.
  There are approximately 2 million Americans who are of Portuguese 
descent. The United States Congress today joins them in celebrating 
their heritage day of Portugal this weekend.

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